Landscape Ideas & Design

Nov 1, 2022 – Malvern, Pennsylvania – Burkholder Brothers announces their annual Holiday Market will open on Friday, November 11, 2022, and run through December 23, 2022. The event will mark the sixth year Main Line residents will have a fun, family-friendly place to get Christmas trees and enjoy holiday activities. The event will be held at the Burkholder Design Cen…

Outdoor fireplaces and firepits are part of a continually growing home design trend in Main Line suburbs and satellite towns. The trend is even more prevalent in these autumn months as cooling weather encourages us to spend more time in outdoor settings, where we can relax, entertain, and enjoy time spent with family and friends. An outdoor living space, complete wit…

Have you worked hard to create a vibrant, functional yard just for everything to go unnoticed once the sun sets? Are you frustrated that the welcoming exterior of your home seems to lose its appeal at night? Adding residential outdoor lighting is a practical and relatively easy way to add value to your home and create an enjoyable space you can during all hours. In a…

Jealous of your neighbor’s lush and verdant lawn? The secret behind a fantastic-looking property is aeration and overseeding in tandem with a comprehensive maintenance plan. Aeration and overseeding is a two-step process designed to de-stress lawns, encourage root development, and promote new growth. The following is a more detailed look at these two essential proces…

Each year our designers help Main Line homeowners upgrade their landscapes with new landscaping projects. Sometimes the upgrade is as simple as adding a new custom stone walkway or a specially designed deck. Other projects are more elaborate, incorporating water features like pools and spas, outdoor kitchens, firepit entertaining areas, and softscaping. Below are a f…

Everyone loves a lush lawn, but keeping your property looking this way can be challenging, and care for a lawn during a drought requires special attention. When homeowners see their lawn go dormant and the grass turns brown, many look for ways to keep their yards as lush and vibrant as possible. Thankfully, things can help keep your lawn healthy during hot, dry weath…

If you are thinking of building a new deck in your backyard, you have many custom deck options available to choose from. While many homeowners opt for simple decks, others want unique or custom features. This article is for you if you are one of those homeowners who want a more unique and usable deck. Here are ideas for features you can have in a custom deck in your …

During the hot summer, your backyard can become scorching hot, causing you and your family to avoid the beautiful spaces you have already created. Whether you have a deck or patio area that could use some shade or are looking for new ways to enjoy your outdoor spaces, adding a shade structure is a great way to cool down and relax in the summer sun. See Our Pavi…

One of the aspects of a landscape that can affect curb appeal and that is overlooked by homeowners is a walkway. Walkways impact curb appeal because they are often the first thing people see. They can also act as boundaries, leading to special features or entertaining areas in a landscape. Many different factors go into whether a walkway helps with a house’s curb app…